🌍 Africa

Trump and Ramaphosa Clash Over 'Afrikaner Genocide' in White House Talks
May 22 @ 8:21am ET  
President Donald J. Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa clashed in a White House meeting over claims of 'Afrikaner genocide' against white farmers. The tense exchange also highlighted diplomatic strains over South Africa's ties with Iran and Hamas.
Grim Discovery in Tripoli: 58 Unidentified Bodies Found in Hospital
May 20 @ 6:17pm ET  
At least 58 unidentified bodies were found in Abu Salim Hospital in Tripoli, Libya, on May 19 after militia clashes. Libya's interior ministry is investigating to identify the deceased amid ongoing violence.
White South Africans Arrive in US Under Trump Administration's Refugee Initiative
May 12 @ 12:30pm ET  
On May 11, 49 white South Africans departed for the US under a new Trump administration refugee program. The Afrikaners, vetted for criminal issues, flew to the District of Columbia en route to Texas, marking a historic relocation.
Russia's Naval Pact in Gulf of Guinea Raises Tensions with US Navy
May 12 @ 6:30am ET  
Russia's new naval agreement with São Tomé and Príncipe in the Gulf of Guinea grants access to strategic West African ports. This raises tensions with the U.S. Navy, active in the region, increasing the risk of direct military encounters.
US Peace Push in DRC Aims to Challenge China's Mineral Dominance
May 11 @ 8:30am ET  
The US is brokering a cease-fire in the DRC to challenge China's dominance over critical minerals like cobalt and lithium. Peace accords with Rwanda could bring billions in Western investment, reshaping the region's economic and geopolitical landscape.
China's Trade Pressure on African Nations Amid US Deals
May 11 @ 6:30am ET  
African nations like South Africa and Kenya face pressure from China over US trade deals, risking retaliation. This trade war, sparked by US tariffs on April 2, puts fragile economies in a tough spot.
U.S. Evacuates Non-Emergency Staff from South Sudan Amid Rising Violence
May 9 @ 2:30pm ET  
The U.S. has ordered non-emergency personnel to leave South Sudan due to escalating violence and security threats. Ongoing conflict and recent political arrests jeopardize the fragile 2018 peace deal.
South African Mother Faces Trial for Alleged Kidnapping and Sale of Daughter
May 9 @ 8:30am ET  
A South African mother, Racquel Chantel Smith, is on trial in Cape Town for allegedly kidnapping and selling her daughter Joshlin, who remains missing. The case, involving her partner and a friend, has shocked the nation as the search for the six-year-old continues.
South African Farmers Face Ongoing Land Invasions Amid 'Land Justice' Debate
May 9 @ 6:30am ET  
South African farmers in KwaZulu-Natal face ongoing land invasions, as some claim 'land justice' for historical dispossessions. The conflict, rooted in colonial and apartheid eras, continues to challenge both landowners and activists.